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Movie *** Between Two Ferns (2019)

rmann September 23, 2019 September 24, 2019Movie and Book Reviews 0

Ridiculous comedy, in a Will Ferrel vein, with lots of celebrities but not much humor.

Movie *** Tall Girl (2019)

rmann September 22, 2019 September 24, 2019Movie and Book Reviews 0

Slow romance between the awkward tall girl and her short admirer.

Movie **** Downton Abbey (2019)

rmann September 20, 2019 September 24, 2019Movie and Book Reviews 0

Another successful Julian Fellows take on the long running series. Knowing the characters from the series is a big asset in following the many personalities upstairs and downstairs.

Movie ***** Whale Rider (2002)

rmann September 16, 2019 September 24, 2019Movie and Book Reviews 0

Here is a fine gem of a movie. Kiesha Castle-Hughes’s Oscar-nominated performance is outstanding. All the secondary performances are terrific as well. Will make you cry.

Stage play ***+ Tesla city Stories (2019)

rmann September 6, 2019 September 24, 2019Shows 0

Fun recreation of early radio broadcasts including sound effects and audience participation.

Book – ****+ Mark of the Plague (2017)

rmann September 5, 2019 September 24, 2019Movie and Book Reviews 0

Book 2 of Kevin Sands’ Middle Grade series. The plague is loose in London, but apothecary apprentice, Christophe Rowe, and his buddy, Tom, learn of a hidden treasure.

Movie ***** Groundhog Day (1993)

rmann September 1, 2019 September 1, 2019Movie and Book Reviews 0

Watched one of my favorite comic fantasies—again! Bill Murray was still in top form as the self-absorbed weatherman and Andie MacDowell perfect as his unobtainable producer. Harold Ramis and Danny Rubin get six stars for their screenplay, Ramis six for direction as well, and, as I noticed this time, for…

Movie **** Blinded by the Light (2019)

rmann September 1, 2019 September 24, 2019Movie and Book Reviews 0

Slow but satisfying look at a Pakistani boy’s life-long infatuation with Bruce Springsteen’s music. Javed must push back against his domineering father to find himself as a writer.

Book – ****+ The Stranger (2016)

rmann August 30, 2019 September 3, 2019Movie and Book Reviews 0

Fine Harlan Coban mystery triggered by a husband’s discovery of his wife’s faked pregnancy and miscarriage. Convoluted plot delivers satisfying twists. Fine Harlan Coban mystery triggered by a husband’s discovery of his wife’s faked pregnancy and miscarriage. Convoluted plot delivers satisfying twists. fic basis for witchcraft and time travel and…

Movie ***+ Love, Antosha (2019)

rmann August 27, 2019 September 24, 2019Movie and Book Reviews 0

Compelling documentary of actor, Anton Yelchin, who struggled against Cystic Fibrosis to build an impressive career in film until his accidental death at 27.

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Movie *** Between Two Ferns (2019)

Movie *** Tall Girl (2019)

Movie **** Downton Abbey (2019)

Movie ***** Whale Rider (2002)

Stage play ***+ Tesla city Stories (2019)

Book – ****+ Mark of the Plague (2017)

Movie ***** Groundhog Day (1993)

Movie **** Blinded by the Light (2019)

Book – ****+ The Stranger (2016)

Movie ***+ Love, Antosha (2019)

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